If you are into cars and read books on occasion, then there is a good chance you have heard of Tom Cotter’s Cobra In The Barn series. A while back, in collaboration with Tom, we even ran many of… more»
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1971 Shala Vette: Custom Built Hardtop?
I’ve seen a number of Shala Vettes, but this is the first hardtop I’ve ever come across. If you don’t know what a Shala Vette is, they were kit cars built in the ’60s and ’70s by Dick Dean… more»
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Eastern Bloc Plastic: 1964 Trabant 601S
Oddball fact of the day: while researching this post, I found out that green Trabants are supposed to be lucky! Unfortunately, this one isn’t green, but it is located in Fort Pierce, Florida and is for sale here on… more»
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1964 Buick Riviera: Show Car Looks
We recently featured a rare and desirable find known as a Dual Ghia, a limited production convertible with show car heritage running through its fuel lines. That level of exclusivity will likely drive a high price tag, but after checking… more»
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Pedal Faster! 1960s Charger
No, it’s not a Dodge! Thanks to Robert R for this unusual Barn Find! I’m actually feeling quite silly, but not for the reason you might think. I had purchased an old pedal car very similar to this to… more»
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1958 Cadillac Eureka Camper: Roughing It?
As much as I’d love to own a vintage camper, the big turn off is often the condition of the living space. This 1958 Cadillac Camper here on eBay is an intriguing alternative to a Winnebago, but one look at… more»
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1936 Chevy Pickup: Looking For A Good Home
From Don E – Hey guys! I restore American classics and sports cars here in Southern California, so I’m always on the hunt. I dropped off my personal car at the body shop yesterday and saw a covered old… more»
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Deceiving Dust: 1961 Chevrolet Corvette
This 1961 Chevrolet Corvette presents a good question – can a restored car qualify as a barn find? This one looks pretty dusty in the photos, but it actually underwent a frame-off restoration at some point in its recent past…. more»
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Royal Pair: 1966 Vanden Plas Princesses
Is it a Rolls Royce? No, but it does have a Rolls Royce engine! Many Princesses like these end up with fake Rolls Royce grills due to their similarities and the origin of their large 6-cylinder engines. The one… more»
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Gentleman Racer: 1931 Ford Model A
Back in March we featured another one of these cars that were built specifically to compete in The Race of Gentlemen. This Model A was constructed for the same event and, although not a barn find, looks like a period… more»
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1970 Mercedes-Benz 600: Slightly Deflated
There are some cars that, no matter how dusty and dimly-lit their surroundings are, just scream luxury and class from every angle. The Mercedes-Benz 600 series has always had that effect on me, and Barn Finds reader Jonas N spotted this 1970… more»
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Basement Bonneville Find
From Larry B – Check out what a friend found for me the other day. This 1965 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible is in a climate controlled basement garage and has been there since 1981. What I find so unique about… more»
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1940 Indian Sport Scout: Period Racer
As I’ve stated before, I really don’t know much about motorcycles, but I do know when I’m looking at something truly awesome! This 1940 Indian Sport Scout was built for racing. The seller believes it was professionally built for… more»
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Barebones Barn Find: 1972 Chevrolet Nova
Just the other day I was thinking that it would be fun to pick up a barebones Nova. You know, something with a 350, 4-speed, bench seat, and dog-dish hubcaps. This particular example doesn’t check all my boxes, but… more»
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Economical Classic: 1962 Ford Falcon
Big firebreathing V8s may be fun, but sometimes a clean simple classic like this 1962 Falcon are the way to go. The inline-six/automatic combo isn’t going to get you anywhere quick, but the journey will always be comfortable and… more»
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Save Or Scrap? 1960 Austin Healey Bugeye
Reader Mike L spotted this 1960 Austin Healey Bugeye Sprite, which is in extremely rough shape. The seller has listed it as being a parts car at best, but Mike was curious whether any of his fellow readers thought… more»
